I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience working in private practice. I received my undergraduate degree from Roosevelt University in Chicago, and my Masters degree from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, also in Chicago.
I see each client as unique and enjoy working with them to customize treatment to fit their individual needs and goals. I enjoy bringing humor and compassion into each session. I love working with the LGBTQIA population, teenagers and young adults, as well as couples.
I like to pull from different theories including, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), but primarily utilize Internal Family Systems (IFS) in sessions. I completed the level 1 IFS training with the Internal Family Systems Institute and truly find it to be a powerful healing approach both personally and professionally. We all have unique inner systems and when we can be with each part of our system and understand the needs and fears, we can do great healing and restorative work.
Melissa’s office is located at 1750 N. Washington Street, Suite 120 Naperville, IL 60563.